🇱🇰 Ex-Krrish Director Remanded Over Alleged Rs. 70m Bribe to Namal Rajapaksa

• Overview: Former Krrish Group Executive Director Janaki Siriwardena was arrested by CIABOC and remanded until 6 October by the Colombo Chief Magistrate regarding an alleged Rs. 70 million bribe paid to MP Namal Rajapaksa. • Bribery Allegations: The alleged Rs. 70 million payment was made across three separate occasions to secure UDA-owned property at Transworks Square in Colombo Fort for Krrish Transworks Colombo Ltd. and expedite approvals. • Legal Action: The court authorized CIABOC officials to record aEx-Krrish Director Remanded in Rs. 70M Corruption Probe ⚖️ • Key Allegations: Former Krrish Group Executive Director Janaki Siriwardena has been remanded until 6 October by the Colombo Chief Magistrate. She was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an alleged Rs. 70 million bribe paid to MP Namal Rajapaksa. • Transaction Details: The alleged payments were made across three separate occasions to secure land in Colombo Fort—specifically the Transworks Square property belonging to the Urban Development Authority (UDA)—for Krrish Transworks Colombo Ltd., and to expedite associated project approvals. • Legal Developments: The Magistrate ordered the Prison Superintendent to allow CIABOC officials to record a statement from MP Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody. Separately, Rajapaksa remains remanded until 30 September regarding investigations into the Airbus case.